Ahead of the Curve: HR Trends, Risks & Opportunities for 2027

Wednesday, 2 December 2026, 8.00AM - 9.30AM, Brisbane CBD

NEW EVENT


📅 Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2026
⏰ Time: 7.45AM arrival, 8.00AM - 9.30AM
📍 Venue: Brisbane Club, Suite 3/241 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

AI is reshaping roles. Psychosocial risks are under increasing scrutiny. Employment laws continue to evolve. Is your organisation ready for what's next?

As we close out another year of change, challenge and opportunity, join People2People's Leanne Lazarus and Ben Wheeler as they host our final HR Forum for 2026 alongside an expert panel featuring an Employment Lawyer, AI Specialist, Psychosocial Risk Specialist and Independent Investigator.

This interactive session will explore the issues that have shaped workplaces throughout 2026 and the trends already emerging for 2027. Expect practical insights, candid discussion, real-world case studies and the opportunity to have your questions answered by subject matter experts.

Whether you're navigating evolving employment legislation, managing psychosocial risks, preparing for the impact of AI, or planning for the future of your workforce, this forum is designed to equip you with the insights and confidence needed to stay ahead.


Don't miss the opportunity to join fellow HR and business leaders for one of the year's most relevant and thought-provoking discussions. Connect with your peers, gain fresh perspectives from industry experts, and leave with actionable insights you can apply immediately within your organisation.

The workplace is changing faster than ever. The question isn't whether change is coming, it's whether you'll be ready for it. Join us and start 2027 ahead of the conversation, not trying to catch up to it.


Jonathan Mamaril

"As an experienced Employment Lawyer and Director with more than 16 years’ experience in workplace relations and industrial relations, Jonathan Mamaril has become a trusted expert for Human Resources, People and Culture, Owners and Executive teams.

Jonathan is a regular speaker for TEC and Vistage, Manufacturing Excellence Forum, and Best Practice Network and has been interviewed by ABC radio, news.com.au, Brisbane Times, HR Leader, HR Daily, HRM Online, and the Sydney Morning Herald."

Hayley Fielding

Hayley is Head of People and Culture and an Executive member of the Tunstall Healthcare ANZ team. She holds qualifications in HR and Employee Relations, is a certified mediator, and is currently completing WHS qualifications. She has spoken at the QLD HR Leadership Summit and featured on the HR Engage podcast.

With over 15 years’ HR experience across healthcare, disability, community services, retail and automotive sectors, Hayley has led all aspects of the employee lifecycle in complex, multi-site environments. She partners with leaders to build capability, strengthen accountability and foster inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures.

Adam Fairhurst

Adam Fairhurst brings over 27 years’ experience leading corruption, criminal and workplace investigations across corporate and government environments in Australia and internationally.

He has held senior roles across law enforcement, government integrity functions and forensic consulting, including with Queensland Police Service, Queensland Health, the Department of Justice and BDO. Adam is considered a subject matter expert in workplace investigations, fraud risk, misconduct, corruption, compliance and governance.

Samantha Sellwood

Sam Sellwood is a registered psychologist, facilitator and consultant with experience across government, non-government and high-pressure environments, including the Queensland Police Service and Queensland’s workplace health and safety regulator.

Sam works with organisations to assess psychosocial risk and support practical conversations about workplace mental health, leadership development and organisational wellbeing. She has a particular interest in early- to mid-career leaders, helping them build the confidence, clarity and capability to lead healthier, more effective teams.

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